Celica L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2004)
Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection
OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SL Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-grade engine oil.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks on the dipstick.
If low. check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.
NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
a. Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
b. Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle speed
1ZZ-FE: 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
2ZZ-GE: 39.2 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2, 5.7 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm 294 - 539 kPa (3.0 - 5.5 kgf/cm2, 43 - 78 psi)
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Remove the oil pressure gauge.